TUBE, CAPILLARY COLLECTION, K2EDTA, lavender (Microtainer)

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CAPILLARY BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE (Microtainer)

Definition

Small non-sterile tube with integrated collector, with or without anti-coagulant, used for capillary sampling, transporting and storing a blood specimen.

Specifications

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Quality Standards Comment

EN ISO 6710 : 2017: Single-use containers for human venous blood specimen collection (ISO 6710:2017)

Technical specifications

  • Non-sterile tube, single use
  • Tube: polyethylene (PP), unbreakable
  • Polyethylene (HDPE) plug and FloTop collector
  • Dimensions: 45 mm x 10 mm ext. Ø
  • Filling volume: 250-500 µl
  • Flat bottom

STSSBSDM1L-

  • Dry serum tube (no additive)
  • Plug colour: red

STSSBSDM1R-

  • K2EDTA sprayed on the internal wall for whole blood
  • Plug colour: lavender

Packaging & Labelling

Unit = 1 microtube. Plastic zip bag of 50 tubes (4x50/cardboard).

(Cf Introduction: Packaging and labelling)

Instructions for use

  • EDTA tubes are aimed for haematological tests and blood transfusion tests.
  • Serum tubes are aimed for screening tests and biochemistry tests

Closure with integrated collector facilitates the sampling and is of better quality.

Identify the tube on the label with a marker.

Single use only.

NB: These plastic tubes are not suitable for coagulation tests.

To be destroyed by incineration.

Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.

Storage

  • Store below 25°C, Protect from sunlight ‐ Protect from humidity
  • Shelf life: 18 months.
  • Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life

MSF requirements

Small tubes, with reduced volume comparing to the classical Vacutainer tubes, allowing capillary sampling in children.

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